Hard to believe we actually have a shot, eh?
- UsernameUnknown

Don't down yourself, the leafs have a good chance to get him. We have the cap space, we have the need, we have a good team.

Cripes. 8 Years?

If Seguin is up for grabs then I think Nonis should make the move. This will sort out our #1C dilemma. However, the issue becomes: what do we pay to get him? Boston would want a prospect back and a pick. Is he worth giving up Rielly or Gardiner and a 1st pick? Can TML afford that?
- TML4Life85

If Boston really wants to give up on a 2nd overall pick on a reasonable deal my question would be why

Damn, good? Bad? Don't want? Share your thoughts, my son.
- gravyface

Damn, weird. I thought for sure Dallas.

Damn
- Leafland

This is actually getting tight.

List keeps shrinking.

Detroit, Dallas are off

Boston and Philly don't have space.

It is becoming a two-horse race.

If Vinny picks the great Anglo-Satan Leafs over his beloved Habs there'll be riots

If Seguin is up for grabs then I think Nonis should make the move. This will sort out our #1C dilemma. However, the issue becomes: what do we pay to get him? Boston would want a prospect back and a pick. Is he worth giving up Rielly or Gardiner and a 1st pick? Can TML afford that?
- TML4Life85

Thats an overpayment, maybe something smaller included like another prospect(blacker,finn,damigo,ashton,etc) or current roster player like a gunner or kulemin

Don't down yourself, the leafs have a good chance to get him. We have the cap space, we have the need, we have a good team.
- Mapleleafs_91

Because I'm the absolute bestest at back reading, I'm gonna assume you mean Vinny. I'm all for grabbing him on a 3-5 year deal.

Don't down yourself, the leafs have a good chance to get him. We have the cap space, we have the need, we have a good team.
- Mapleleafs_91

we have a shot for the sole fact that we can guarantee him top line C playing with phil and JVR and for a guy in his position who wouldnt want that opportunity?

If were to land Vinny then it really should mean an immediate buyout of Grabovski.

It would make financial sense, and practical sense to have Kadri as the 2nd line centre. Continuing with a 5.5m 3rd line centre, especially when we already have Bolland, McClement and Colborne just doesn't make sense.

Plus Franson needs a big raise too, and we have roster spots on the wing to figure out. Frattin and Mac need to be replaced. Is this a prime chance for an AHLer to step in and make a push? Ashton & D'amigo come to mind

That's just my hypothetical take on it all
- AngryWhiteMale

Sounds exactly right, actually.
As much as I would love Lecav, I'm actually a bit worried if we were to get him. At what cost?

If he ends up North of 5.75M for 5 years, we would be (frank)ed.
If we get into a bidding war, that could very well be the price.
Where is the point to say "(frank), never mind. Here Montreal, he's all yours." And does Nonis know where it is?

My money is on the Senz landing him.

This is actually getting tight.

List keeps shrinking.

Detroit, Dallas are off

Boston and Philly don't have space.

It is becoming a two-horse race.

If Vinny picks the great Anglo-Satan Leafs over his beloved Habs there'll be riots
- AngryWhiteMale

That in itself will be worth whatever he gets paid. Leafs would get their well sought after 1C, Hab fans lose out on their great French hope.

If Boston really wants to give up on a 2nd overall pick on a reasonable deal my question would be why
- Zezel

Because they proved that they fleeced the Leafs in the Kessel deal

My money is on the Senz landing him.
- D.Lemieux

they have spezza who is better so i dont think there is a fit there. and if that was sarcasm then my deepest apologies

Sounds exactly right, actually.
As much as I would love Lecav, I'm actually a bit worried if we were to get him. At what cost?

If he ends up North of 5.75M for 5 years, we would be (frank)ed.
If we get into a bidding war, that could very well be the price.
Where is the point to say "(frank), never mind. Here Montreal, he's all yours." And does Nonis know where it is?
- UsernameUnknown

If it comes down to Toronto or Montreal, we need to win this one. It could mean the difference of making the playoffs or not.

they have spezza who is better so i dont think there is a fit there. and if that was sarcasm then my deepest apologies
- MetroidPrime

yeah i dont really see the fit for the senz, they have spezza at #1 and turris at #2, unless they shift turris to the wing

My money is on the Senz landing him.
- D.Lemieux

Dark horse?

Wouldn't actually be surprised either.

Sounds exactly right, actually.
As much as I would love Lecav, I'm actually a bit worried if we were to get him. At what cost?

If he ends up North of 5.75M for 5 years, we would be (frank)ed.
If we get into a bidding war, that could very well be the price.
Where is the point to say "(frank), never mind. Here Montreal, he's all yours." And does Nonis know where it is?
- UsernameUnknown

3 years for 16M sounds good

they have spezza who is better so i dont think there is a fit there. and if that was sarcasm then my deepest apologies
- MetroidPrime

I think he knows he isn't a real 1C anymore. And certainly not another 2 years into whatever deal he signs.

Senz make sense in my opinion. They will be real good next year if they can actually stay healthy and add a few pieces.

Close to home too.

That in itself will be worth whatever he gets paid. Leafs would get their well sought after 1C, Hab fans lose out on their great French hope.
- weirdoh

Gotta think the Tax brackets in QC aren't appealing to anyone making more than 60k a year too.

I mean, the guy's only made 35m+ in his career, and just recieved an additional 20m to get the hell out of Tampa Bay.

He's got kids to feed

My money is on the Senz landing him.
- D.Lemieux

the only deterrent i see there is hes behind spezza then... does he want to be number 2 again or "the guy"

3 years for 16M sounds good
- Mapleleafs_91

Yeah I wouldn't give Vinny more than 4 years.

3 at 16 sounds ideal

If it comes down to Toronto or Montreal, we need to win this one. It could mean the difference of making the playoffs or not.
- PrinceLH

If we could make the playoffs with Bozak, we could do it again without Lecav. However, I agree. He alone could get us passed the first round.
But would you be willing to pay him 8M for 5 years?
That's my point.

Gotta think the Tax brackets in QC aren't appealing to anyone making more than 60k a year too.

I mean, the guy's only made 35m+ in his career, and just recieved an additional 20m to get the hell out of Tampa Bay.

He's got kids to feed
- AngryWhiteMale

Exactly. We were talking earlier about Letang and how hard it would be to feed himself, possibly a girlfriend, perhaps a child and even a dog on anything less than 6.5 milly a year.

yeah i dont really see the fit for the senz, they have spezza at #1 and turris at #2, unless they shift turris to the wing
- Mapleleafs_91

I'd take Bozak over Turris anyday.

Spezza was injured and if he can't stay healthy they'll want other options.

Plus Ottawa has a boatload of cap space, along with an owner who's willing to spend money and make sure that Crappy Tire centre is full

If we could make the playoffs with Bozak, we could do it again without Lecav. However, I agree. He alone could get us passed the first round.
But would you be willing to pay him 8M for 5 years?
That's my point.
- UsernameUnknown

Hes not asking for that type of money